Liverpool Dominates West Ham 5-2
Liverpool secured a dominant 5-2 victory over West Ham United at Anfield in a relentless offensive display. The high-scoring result keeps Liverpool's title hopes strong and showcased the firepower of their attack.
This Premier League clash on February 28, 2026, saw Liverpool capitalize on a significant West Ham defensive frailty. Three of Liverpool's first-half goals originated from corners, exploiting a West Ham side that has conceded a league-high 15 goals from such set-piece situations this season. The offensive surge for Liverpool was led by Hugo Ekitike, who scored the opener and assisted on another. Virgil van Dijk and Alexis Mac Allister also found the net from set-pieces in the first half, putting the Reds in a commanding 3-0 lead by the break. Despite the lopsided scoreline, the match was a chaotic and open affair. West Ham managed to find the net twice in the second half through Tomas Soucek and Valentin Castellanos, exposing some vulnerabilities in the Liverpool defense. The victory marked Liverpool's fourth consecutive win across all competitions and their third straight in the Premier League, bolstering their push for a top-five finish and Champions League qualification. For West Ham, the loss kept them in the relegation zone. Cody Gakpo added a fourth for Liverpool before an Axel Disasi own goal capped off the scoring. The result was a stark display of Liverpool's set-piece prowess, a complete turnaround from earlier in the season when it was considered a weakness.
